Zaire
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Name — The former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, used from 1971 to 1997.
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Etymology
A shortened form of the Kongo phrase "nzadi o nzere," meaning "the river that swallows all rivers," referring to the Congo River; adopted as the country's name under Mobutu's Authenticity Movement.
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What does “Zaire” mean?
The word “Zaire” means the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, used from 1971 to 1997. In plain terms, the old name for both the country now called the DR Congo and its currency.
How do you pronounce “Zaire”?
“Zaire” is pronounced zeye-EER (/zɑːˈɪəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Zaire” in a sentence?
Here is “Zaire” used in a sentence: “The country was known as Zaire under President Mobutu's rule.”
What part of speech is “Zaire”?
Depending on how it is used, “Zaire” can be a name and a noun.
How many meanings does “Zaire” have?
“Zaire” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, used from 1971 to 1997.